Infrastructure Development.
Section 44
SEC. 44. Infrastructure Development. — The Bureau shall coordinate its program and standards of road construction with those of the Bureau of Public Highways in such a manner as to facilitate and economically reduce the cost of development of infrastructure and in a manner that will best serve the public interest, and shall work with the Bureau of Public Works in establishing wharves, piers and other port facilities in locations designated for processing centers to provide incentives for wood-based industries in the manufacture and export of finished products at competitive levels. The President, upon the recommendation of the NEDA and the Department Head, is authorized to establish one (1) wood industry import-export center each in Davao, Zamboanga and Quezon provinces. Imported log supplies used in such centers shall be exempt from all import duties as well as taxes on the resulting finished products exported to foreign markets. Finished products may be sold in domestic markets subject, however, to prevailing tariffs and taxes and to other requirements governing the sale of forest products by local processors. The Director shall, in collaboration with the proper government agencies, take all necessary precautions to prevent the introduction of insects, pests and/or diseases detrimental to Philippine forests.